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How to pronounce resonating

Say it like REZ-uh-nay-ting. Resonating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ).

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US American/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/REZ-uh-nay-ting
UK British/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/REZ-uh-nay-ting
  • REZ
  • uh
  • nay
  • ting
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Resonating pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  4. tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of resonating

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: REZ-uh-nay-ting.

What does resonating mean?

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of resonate How to pronounce resonate

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Questions about saying resonating

How do you pronounce resonating?

Say REZ-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in resonating?

Resonating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REZ). Broken into parts: REZ · uh · nay · ting.

Is resonating pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (REZ-uh-nay-ting).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).